Wrangler Bermuda Grass Seed an improved seeded forage-type bermudagrass with superior
cold tolerance was developed by Johnston Seed Company using breeding
lines licensed by Oklahoma State University.

Wrangler
bermuda grass is the cattleman's choice for high quality forage in the
tough growing conditions of the transition and southern zones. Wrangler
Bermuda Grass excels in states from Kansas east to Virginia where other
bermuda grasses typically fail. Wrangler Bermuda grass is similar in
appearance to Coastal and Tifton 44 Bermuda varieties. Wrangler Bermuda
grass is much more cold tolerant than the older Bermuda grass pasture
and hay varieties.

Wrangler Bermuda has consistently outperformed Guymon, Mirage, and
Cheyenne in the test. The overall performance of Wrangler is comparative
to Tifton 44 in the forage trials. The performance of Wrangler has been
exceptional for a seeded variety when compared to the hybrid vegetative
types.

New Pastures: Plant 10 - 12 lbs. per acre. Plant at 1/8" on heavy soils an 1/4" on sandy soils.

Wrangler Bermuda should be planted in Late spring when soil temperatures
are 65 degrees fahrenheit or above. Planting through summer months are
successful if moisture is avaliable for germination and seeding
establishment. Prepare a firm seed bed free of weeds and clods to
provide good soil to seed contact. Ph should be checked prior to
planting. A range of 6.0 to 7.5 is sufficient.

Maintenance:
A fertilizer low in nitrogen but high in phosphorous and potassium is
recommended as a starter fertilizer to promote seedling vigor without
promoting excessive weed growth. Increase nitrogen as seedlings develop
and a sod forms.

Weed Control: Not recommended in the seedling stage
except for very light applications of 2-4 D to control broadleaf weeds.
Residual herbicides are not recommended in the first 60 days.

Irrigation: If applicable, keep soil moist for germination, as seedlings develop reduce frequency of watering but increase the amount.

Harvesting Schedule: Every 30 to 60 days depending on
fertility and soil moisture. As a rule, the more frequent cuttings
provide higher quality forage with less total dry matter while less
frequent cuttings reduce quality but increase dry matter production.

Wrangler is an excellent choice for pasture, hay, or soil conservation
in temperate and subtropical regions. Wrangler is well adapted to the
transition zone of the United States (OK, KS, MO, AR, TN, VA, etc.)
where winterkill of Arizona common and other bermudagrass is a problem.

CULTURAL PRACTICESFertility: A total of 100 to 200 lb./ac/year (112 to
224 kg/ha/year) of actual Nitrogen is recommended based on expected
precipitation and level of dry matter production or quality desired. The
Nitrogen should be split into at least two applications, the first in
early spring and the second in mid summer. Minimum soil levels of 65
lb./acre phosphorous and 200 lb. /acre Potassium should be maintained
for maximum production at the desired Nitrogen level.